1. As in many small villages in undeveloped parts of the world, what has been a major problem in the village of Agou Avedje in Togo?

2. Why do so many villages in undeveloped parts of the world have this problem?

3. What is Engineers Without Borders (EWB)?

4. a) How does EWB work with a village to solve a problem?
b) When are EWB projects most successful, according to team lead Chris Fahlin?

5. What is the mission of EWB?

6. List some of the other projects EWB volunteers have worked on.

7. EWB founder Bernard Amadei believes that that the removal of felt needs can clear a path to world peace. EWB chapters in Israel and Palestinian-controlled areas have recently begun working together in hopes of modeling peace and cooperation in their region. In his speech to EWB members, Mr. Amadei showed pictures of smiling children in communities aided by EWB efforts. "All of us are called to bring smiles to faces," he said. "Believe me, if you can bring smiles like this to a refugee camp in Palestine, they won't need AK-47s. That's the picture. That's what Engineers Without Borders is all about." (from paragraphs 11-13)
a) Do you agree with Mr. Amadei's belief? Explain your answer.
b) What do you think of EWB's idea of helping people better their lives by taking ownership of the projects themselves?